Visit Big Bend National Park

🎼Out in the west, Texas town of Terlingua, I fell in love with a national park. 🎶 After 9 years of living in a state that’s famous for being so big you could drive half a day and still be in the same state, I still had not made it to Big Bend National Park….

A Day In Washington D.C.

In 2018, there were 22 million visitors to Washington D.C. – from the USA, alone! So, with that many people visiting, you know there’s plenty to see and do in the nation’s capital. While there’s no shortage of activities, there is a strain on time due to the incessant traffic. Thinking about visiting? Here’s a…

St. Augustine Eats

If you’re headed for a weekend in St. Augustine, try some local and delish options while you’re in town. I can personally approve these as I sampled each and super enjoyed. Bon Appétit! Cone Head’s Ice Cream This delicious ice cream respite was across the street from my hotel and exactly halfway between me and…

Unique Georgia Travel Spots

You might know my hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, USA from the 1996 Olympic Games that we hosted. That’s the same games where there was a bombing and gymnast Kerri Strug famously injured her ankle during a vault routine. Atlanta is also home to many famous hip-hop stars and major league teams such as Falcons, Braves,…

Brief Culinary Journey Of Paris

Before going to Paris, I could only fantasize about the delicious food I’d get when I arrived. Now, I’m here to share a real world take on what the food is like and how to eat on a budget, for the most part. 😉 *French Tip: ordering in French is easier than you think. A key phrase…

Sampler Guide To Paris

There’s a good reason my word for Paris is opulence. Every building, every meal, every statue is to the max and there’s so much! I was told there was no way I could see all I wanted in 3 days. Here, I detail how I did so you can too! This guide details how to…

Covered Bridges of Atlanta

Bridges of Madison County inspired post! Okay, so it’s not Bridges of Fulton County, because that would be inaccurate for our purposes, but you get the gist. Covered bridges inspire romanticism, as seen in classic film mentioned in the first line, but also perform(ed) a necessary function. Some of these bridges are a testament to…

Free Things To Do In Savannah

Probably the biggest field trip I went on was to Savannah, Georgia, USA when I was in 5th grade. The port city, located south east of the state capital, was about a 4 hour drive 1 way! The carefree waterway vibe of River Street mixed with the historic walking tours stayed with me. As an…

Destination Highlight – Viðey Island, Iceland

  My favorite part of going to Iceland was taking the short ferry ride in Reykjavik over to the abandoned Viðey Island. Here, I got to walk all over this tiny piece of land only stone’s throw from downtown and do so in relative quiet. Only a handful of people can get on the ferry at…

Visit Caddo Lake

Estimated Cost: $120 2 adults, 1 night, entrance to the state park, dinner and lunch. While still in recovery from my broken leg, and continuing the monthly travel tradition, I was looking for somewhere to go where I would not have to do a great deal of hiking yet get some awesome views. A quick…